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公开(公告)号：US09053617B2
公开(公告)日：2015-06-09
申请号：US13683990
申请日：2012-11-21
Applicant: Novasentis, Inc.
Inventor： Christophe Ramstein , Li Jiang , Brian C. Zellers , Shihai Zhang , M. Fabrice Domingues Dos Santos
IPC: G08B6/00
Abstract: A localized multimodal haptic system includes one or more electromechanical polymer (EMP) transducers, each including an EMP layer, such as an electrostrictive polymer active layer. In some applications the EMP transducer may perform an actuator function or a sensor function, or both. The EMP polymer layer has a first surface and a second surface on which one or more electrodes are provided. The EMP layer of the EMP actuator may be 5 microns thick or less. The EMP transducers may provide local haptic response to a local a stimulus. In one application, a touch sensor may be associated with each EMP transducer, such that the haptic event at the touch sensor may be responded to by activating only the associated EMP transducer. Furthermore, the EMP transducer may act as its own touch sensor. A variety of haptic responses may be made available. The EMP transducers may be used in various other applications, such as providing complex surface morphology and audio speakers.
Abstract translation: 局部多模式触觉系统包括一个或多个机电聚合物（EMP）换能器，每个都包括EMP层，例如电致伸缩聚合物活性层。 在某些应用中，EMP传感器可以执行执行器功能或传感器功能，或两者兼有。 EMP聚合物层具有第一表面和第二表面，其上设置有一个或多个电极。 EMP致动器的EMP层可以为5微米厚或更小。 EMP传感器可以为局部刺激提供局部触觉响应。 在一个应用中，触摸传感器可以与每个EMP传感器相关联，使得触摸传感器处的触觉事件可以通过仅激活相关联的EMP换能器来响应。 此外，EMP换能器可以作为其自身的触摸传感器。 可以提供各种触觉响应。 EMP传感器可用于各种其他应用，例如提供复杂的表面形态和音频扬声器。
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公开(公告)号：US20200257363A9
公开(公告)日：2020-08-13
申请号：US16139756
申请日：2018-09-24
Applicant: Novasentis, Inc.
Inventor： Brian C. Zellers , Li Jiang , Christophe Ramstein , Stephen Davis
Abstract: Electromechanical polymer (EMP) actuators are used to create haptic effects on a user interface deface, such as a keyboard. The keys of the keyboard may be embossed in a top layer to provide better key definition and to house the EMP actuator. Specifically, an EMP actuator is housed inside an embossed graphic layer that covers a key of the keyboard. Such a keyboard has a significant user interface value. For example, the embossed key provides the tactile effect of the presence of a key with edges, while allowing for the localized control of haptic vibrations. For such applications, an EMP transducer provides high strains, vibrations or both under control of an electric field. Furthermore, the EMP transducer can generate strong vibrations. When the frequency of the vibrations falls within the acoustic range, the EMP transducer can generate audible sound, thereby functioning as an audio speaker.
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公开(公告)号：US20190025925A1
公开(公告)日：2019-01-24
申请号：US16139756
申请日：2018-09-24
Applicant: Novasentis, Inc.
Inventor： Brian C. Zellers , Li Jiang , Christophe Ramstein , Stephen Davis
CPC classification number: G06F3/016 , G06F1/1626 , G06F1/1632 , G06F3/0202 , G06F3/0414 , G06F2200/1633 , H01H13/85 , H01H2003/008 , H01H2215/05 , H01L41/193
Abstract: Electromechanical polymer (EMP) actuators are used to create haptic effects on a user interface deface, such as a keyboard. The keys of the keyboard may be embossed in a top layer to provide better key definition and to house the EMP actuator. Specifically, an EMP actuator is housed inside an embossed graphic layer that covers a key of the keyboard. Such a keyboard has a significant user interface value. For example, the embossed key provides the tactile effect of the presence of a key with edges, while allowing for the localized control of haptic vibrations. For such applications, an EMP transducer provides high strains, vibrations or both under control of an electric field. Furthermore, the EMP transducer can generate strong vibrations. When the frequency of the vibrations falls within the acoustic range, the EMP transducer can generate audible sound, thereby functioning as an audio speaker.
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公开(公告)号：US09183710B2
公开(公告)日：2015-11-10
申请号：US13683963
申请日：2012-11-21
Applicant: Novasentis, Inc.
Inventor： Brian C. Zellers , Shihai Zhang , Christophe Ramstein , Li Jiang , Raj P. Pathak , M. Fabrice Domingues Dos Santos
IPC: G08B6/00 , H02N2/18 , H01L41/083 , H01L41/09 , H01L41/113 , H01L41/193 , H03K17/96
CPC classification number: G08B6/00 , H01L41/083 , H01L41/0926 , H01L41/1132 , H01L41/193 , H02N2/18 , H03K17/9643 , H03K2217/96062
Abstract: A localized multimodal haptic system includes one or more electromechanical polymer (EMP) transducers, each including an EMP layer, such as an electrostrictive polymer active layer. In some applications the EMP transducer may perform an actuator function or a sensor function, or both. The EMP polymer layer has a first surface and a second surface on which one or more electrodes are provided. The EMP layer of the EMP actuator may be 5 microns thick or less. The EMP transducers may provide local haptic response to a local a stimulus. In one application, a touch sensor may be associated with each EMP transducer, such that the haptic event at the touch sensor may be responded to by activating only the associated EMP transducer. Furthermore, the EMP transducer may act as its own touch sensor. A variety of haptic responses may be made available. The EMP transducers may be used in various other applications, such as providing complex surface morphology and audio speakers.
Abstract translation: 局部多模式触觉系统包括一个或多个机电聚合物（EMP）换能器，每个都包括EMP层，例如电致伸缩聚合物活性层。 在某些应用中，EMP传感器可以执行执行器功能或传感器功能，或两者兼有。 EMP聚合物层具有第一表面和第二表面，其上设置有一个或多个电极。 EMP致动器的EMP层可以为5微米厚或更小。 EMP传感器可以为局部刺激提供局部触觉响应。 在一个应用中，触摸传感器可以与每个EMP传感器相关联，使得触摸传感器处的触觉事件可以通过仅激活相关联的EMP换能器来响应。 此外，EMP换能器可以作为其自身的触摸传感器。 可以提供各种触觉响应。 EMP传感器可用于各种其他应用，例如提供复杂的表面形态和音频扬声器。
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公开(公告)号：US10088936B2
公开(公告)日：2018-10-02
申请号：US13735804
申请日：2013-01-07
Applicant: Novasentis, Inc.
Inventor： Brian C. Zellers , Li Jiang , Christophe Ramstein , Stephen Davis , M. Fabrice Domingues Dos Santos
Abstract: Electromechanical polymer (EMP) actuators are used to create haptic effects on a user interface deface, such as a keyboard. The keys of the keyboard may be embossed in a top layer to provide better key definition and to house the EMP actuator. Specifically, an EMP actuator is housed inside an embossed graphic layer that covers a key of the keyboard. Such a keyboard has a significant user interface value. For example, the embossed key provides the tactile effect of the presence of a key with edges, while allowing for the localized control of haptic vibrations. For such applications, an EMP transducer provides high strains, vibrations or both under control of an electric field. Furthermore, the EMP transducer can generate strong vibrations. When the frequency of the vibrations falls within the acoustic range, the EMP transducer can generate audible sound, thereby functioning as an audio speaker.
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公开(公告)号：US09666391B2
公开(公告)日：2017-05-30
申请号：US14520101
申请日：2014-10-21
Applicant: Novasentis, Inc.
Inventor： Mark Levatich , Brian C. Zellers , Edward Foster , Madeline Boyer , Brian Thaler , Raj Pathak , Richard Ducharme
IPC: H01H13/85
CPC classification number: H01H13/85 , H01H2215/016
Abstract: A retractable snap dome in a keyboard, serving as a force resistor for a key in a conventional manner, includes an additional collapsed state wherein the key can be retracted by an electromechanical polymer (EMP) actuator to a persistent down position. In one embodiment, the EMP actuator is a bimorph EMP actuator that can be actuated to bring the key from down position to up position, ready for conventional keyboard operation, and vice versa. Such operations allow the keyboard to have a desirable decreased thickness relative to conventional keyboards. Thus, a keyboard of the present invention finds application in ultra-slim electronic devices. When provided in a notebook computer wherein the keyboard is folded against a video or graphic display, the keyboard keys may be placed in the retracted down position, thereby preventing the keys from pressing against the video or graphical display with a force that may damage the display.
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公开(公告)号：US09576446B2
公开(公告)日：2017-02-21
申请号：US14454526
申请日：2014-08-07
Applicant: Novasentis, Inc.
Inventor： Brian C. Zellers
CPC classification number: G08B6/00 , G06F3/016 , H01H13/83 , H01H13/85 , H01H2209/016 , H01H2215/05 , H01H2219/014
Abstract: A haptic switch includes: (a) a force sensor responding a mechanical stimulus by providing a sensing signal; (b) a processing circuit receiving the sensing signal and providing a control signal; and (c) an electromechanical polymer (EMP) actuator receiving the response control signal and providing a haptic response. The force sensor and the EMP actuator may each be provided on a flexible circuit covered by a protective layer overlying the flexible circuit. The haptic switch may include a graphic layer on which is provided a symbol representing a key. In that haptic switch, the symbol, the light source, the EMP actuator and the force sensor are aligned such that the light source illuminates the symbol and such that, when a user pushes on the symbol, the user's push applies a pressure on the force sensor and the EMP actuator's haptic response is provided in the vicinity of the force sensor.
Abstract translation: 触觉开关包括：（a）通过提供感测信号来响应机械刺激的力传感器; （b）处理电路，接收感测信号并提供控制信号; 和（c）接收响应控制信号并提供触觉响应的机电聚合物（EMP）致动器。 力传感器和EMP致动器可以各自设置在由覆盖柔性电路的保护层覆盖的柔性电路上。 触觉开关可以包括其上被提供有代表键的符号的图形层。 在该触觉开关中，符号，光源，EMP致动器和力传感器被对准，使得光源照亮符号，使得当用户按下符号时，用户的推动对力施加压力 传感器和EMP致动器的触觉响应提供在力传感器附近。
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公开(公告)号：US20160042888A1
公开(公告)日：2016-02-11
申请号：US14454526
申请日：2014-08-07
Applicant: Novasentis, Inc.
Inventor： Brian C. Zellers
CPC classification number: G08B6/00 , G06F3/016 , H01H13/83 , H01H13/85 , H01H2209/016 , H01H2215/05 , H01H2219/014
Abstract: A haptic switch includes: (a) a force sensor responding a mechanical stimulus by providing a sensing signal; (b) a processing circuit receiving the sensing signal and providing a control signal; and (c) an electromechanical polymer (EMP) actuator receiving the response control signal and providing a haptic response. The force sensor and the EMP actuator may each be provided on a flexible circuit covered by a protective layer overlying the flexible circuit. The haptic switch may include a graphic layer on which is provided a symbol representing a key. In that haptic switch, the symbol, the light source, the EMP actuator and the force sensor are aligned such that the light source illuminates the symbol and such that, when a user pushes on the symbol, the user's push applies a pressure on the force sensor and the EMP actuator's haptic response is provided in the vicinity of the force sensor.
Abstract translation: 触觉开关包括：（a）通过提供感测信号来响应机械刺激的力传感器; （b）处理电路，接收感测信号并提供控制信号; 和（c）接收响应控制信号并提供触觉响应的机电聚合物（EMP）致动器。 力传感器和EMP致动器可以各自设置在由覆盖柔性电路的保护层覆盖的柔性电路上。 触觉开关可以包括其上被提供有代表键的符号的图形层。 在该触觉开关中，符号，光源，EMP致动器和力传感器被对准，使得光源照亮符号，使得当用户按下符号时，用户的推动对力施加压力 传感器和EMP致动器的触觉响应提供在力传感器附近。
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公开(公告)号：US09170650B2
公开(公告)日：2015-10-27
申请号：US13683928
申请日：2012-11-21
Applicant: Novasentis, Inc.
Inventor： Christophe Ramstein , Li Jiang , Brian C. Zellers , Shihai Zhang , Richard Ducharme , Stephen Davis , M. Fabrice Domingues Dos Santos
IPC: G06F3/01 , H01L41/18 , H01L41/08 , H01L41/193 , H01L41/09
CPC classification number: G06F3/016 , H01L41/0926 , H01L41/0986 , H01L41/193
Abstract: A localized multimodal haptic system includes one or more electromechanical polymer (EMP) transducers, each including an EMP layer, such as an electrostrictive polymer active layer. In some applications the EMP transducer may perform an actuator function or a sensor function, or both. The EMP polymer layer has a first surface and a second surface on which one or more electrodes are provided. The EMP layer of the EMP actuator may be 5 microns thick or less. The EMP transducers may provide local haptic response to a local a stimulus. In one application, a touch sensor may be associated with each EMP transducer, such that the haptic event at the touch sensor may be responded to by activating only the associated EMP transducer. Furthermore, the EMP transducer may act as its own touch sensor. A variety of haptic responses may be made available. The EMP transducers may be used in various other applications, such as providing complex surface morphology, keyboard, braille display, and audio speakers.
Abstract translation: 局部多模式触觉系统包括一个或多个机电聚合物（EMP）换能器，每个都包括EMP层，例如电致伸缩聚合物活性层。 在某些应用中，EMP传感器可以执行执行器功能或传感器功能，或两者兼有。 EMP聚合物层具有第一表面和第二表面，其上设置有一个或多个电极。 EMP致动器的EMP层可以为5微米厚或更小。 EMP传感器可以为局部刺激提供局部触觉响应。 在一个应用中，触摸传感器可以与每个EMP传感器相关联，使得触摸传感器处的触觉事件可以通过仅激活相关联的EMP换能器来响应。 此外，EMP换能器可以作为其自身的触摸传感器。 可以提供各种触觉响应。 EMP传感器可用于各种其他应用，例如提供复杂的表面形态，键盘，盲文显示和音频扬声器。
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公开(公告)号：US09164586B2
公开(公告)日：2015-10-20
申请号：US13683980
申请日：2012-11-21
Applicant: Novasentis, Inc.
Inventor： Brian C. Zellers , Shihai Zhang , Christophe Ramstein , Raj P. Pathak , M. Fabrice Domingues Dos Santos
Abstract: A localized multimodal haptic system includes one or more electromechanical polymer (EMP) transducers, each including an EMP layer, such as an electrostrictive polymer active layer. In some applications the EMP transducer may perform an actuator function or a sensor function, or both. The EMP polymer layer has a first surface and a second surface on which one or more electrodes are provided. The EMP layer of the EMP actuator may be 5 microns thick or less. The EMP transducers may provide local haptic response to a local a stimulus. In one application, a touch sensor may be associated with each EMP transducer, such that the haptic event at the touch sensor may be responded to by activating only the associated EMP transducer. Furthermore, the EMP transducer may act as its own touch sensor. A variety of haptic responses may be made available. The EMP transducers may be used in various other applications, such as providing complex surface morphology and audio speakers.
Abstract translation: 局部多模式触觉系统包括一个或多个机电聚合物（EMP）换能器，每个都包括EMP层，例如电致伸缩聚合物活性层。 在某些应用中，EMP传感器可以执行执行器功能或传感器功能，或两者兼有。 EMP聚合物层具有第一表面和第二表面，其上设置有一个或多个电极。 EMP致动器的EMP层可以为5微米厚或更小。 EMP传感器可以为局部刺激提供局部触觉响应。 在一个应用中，触摸传感器可以与每个EMP传感器相关联，使得触摸传感器处的触觉事件可以通过仅激活相关联的EMP换能器来响应。 此外，EMP换能器可以作为其自身的触摸传感器。 可以提供各种触觉响应。 EMP传感器可用于各种其他应用，例如提供复杂的表面形态和音频扬声器。
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